Total Crime Rate
60.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Richmond Avenue area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgewater , and the 188th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Richmond Avenue (WA7 5RD) in the last 12 months was 60.9 per 1,000 residents and was 44.8% lower than the Bridgewater average (110.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 47.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Richmond Avenue (WA7 5RD), the main crime hotspot is near The Glebe. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bridgewater| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tenby Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Warrington Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Warrington Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | The Glebe | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Heys | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Brookfield Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Manor Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Manor Road | Under investigation |
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